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Welcome to the OSU Leadership Center 

The OSU Leadership Center is led by a group of professionals dedicated to providing leadership-centered education and research to individuals, organizations and communities. We provide high-quality, practical programs to build and strengthen leadership capacities. 

Created in 1990, the center is located on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University and is a part of the Departments of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership and OSU Extension. Our mission is to provide research-based resources and high quality practical programs to build and strengthen leadership capacities that make a positive difference in the lives of Ohio's citizens.

Quotes of the Day

“ Integrity is a centering power because it serves as an anchor that grounds us firmly before we take action, as well as during that action. ”

- S.W. Ventrella -

“ Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. ”

- Dr. Seuss -

“ Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits. ”

- Henry Ford -

“ Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear but around in awareness. ”

- James Thurber -

“ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. ”

- Mark Twain -

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“ We found the Spectrum Temperament Development program to be essential to building a strong team.  Beth Flynn did a wonderful job facilitating the program.  She is excellent at defining, in a non-threatening... ”

Robyn M. Tate, Human Resources

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“ Beth Flynn cares deeply about your leadership skills. There is no better guide for your learning journey. ”

Jim Canterucci, ELCircle

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“ The What Will it Be Today? Conflict, Compete or Collaborate workshop focus was on me, and what I can do to change how I act in conflict situations. I gained greater understanding that I can not change the way others act... ”

Vicki Schwartz

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“ I was a bit apprehensive at first as I was afraid the strength finders would point out my weaknesses.  But in fact the training helps me understand my natural inclination of how I interact with others because of my... ”

Vicki Schwartz

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“ Beth is a welcoming facilitator who listens well so that she can help each participant gain new skills while strengthening those that are positive.  With advance notice, she can tailor her presentation to assist... ”

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Our Blog

Strive to be Self-Aware and Coachable

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, May 19th, 2020

"Self-awareness means knowing what you're good at and what you're not. It means you don't hide your flaws or cover up your mistakes. You don't pretend to know it all. It means you practice humility and embrace learning. Not only do transparency and vulnerability help people like and trust you, they set the right example for other leaders and employees. When everyone is willing to take risks, learn from mistakes, and seek out opportunities to learn and grow, organizations thrive.

Seven Dimensions of Intelligent Leadership

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
  1. "Thinking Differently, Thinking Big
  2. The Vulnerability Decision
  3. Having a Mindset of Entitlement versus a Mindset of Duty
  4. Leveraging Your Gifts and Addressing Your Gaps
  5. Having the Courage to Execute with Pride, Passion, and Precision
  6. Staying Present and Being Vigilant
  7. Course Correction (p. 86)."

From:  Mattone, J (2020). The intelligent leader: unlocking the 7 secrets to leading others and leaving your legacy. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

10 Principles of Twenty-First Century Leadership

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, May 05th, 2020
  1. "Everybody can lead, because anyone can serve.
  2. The most valuable resource of any enterprise is its people.
  3. We are in transition from a transaction-based world to a relationship-based world.
  4. Leadership is a relationship between empowered, consenting adults.
  5. Leadership is a dynamic relationship.
  6. There is no universal leadership style.
  7. Leadership roles are converging.
  8. A leader's unique task is to imagine and advance a vision.
  9. Love is the highest level of leadership relationship.